IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager vs SolarWinds AppOptics comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM Tivoli Composite Applic...
Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability
55th
Average Rating
6.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SolarWinds AppOptics
Ranking in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability
43rd
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
IT Infrastructure Monitoring (51st), Cloud Monitoring Software (33rd)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability category, the market share of IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager is 0.2% and it decreased by 21.5% compared to the previous year. The market share of SolarWinds AppOptics is 0.6% and it increased by 100.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability
Unique Categories:
No other categories found
IT Infrastructure Monitoring
0.4%
Cloud Monitoring Software
0.5%
 

Featured Reviews

CC
May 19, 2023
Integrates well with IBM technologies, but it's outdated and lacks essential features
IBM's main value lies in its integration with its own technologies, which can be seen as a benefit in environments where IBM products are extensively used. However, this can also lead to vendor lock-in, limiting flexibility and potential compatibility with other technologies. Implementing…
PR
Oct 19, 2022
Long term stability, comprehensive option, with reasonable pricing
SolarWinds AppOptics does far more than what an individual may realize. It is not just a SIEM tool I have found the most valuable feature is application performance management. I would like to see more integration with other tools that are available on the market. I have been working with…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution is very stable. We never had any issues with stability."
"IBM's main value lies in its integration with its own technologies, which can be seen as a benefit in environments where IBM products are extensively used."
"The reporting of the solution is very good."
"Some of the most valuable features of SolarWinds are the topology discovery and network performance analysis."
"The sum solution, NTA, and DPA."
"Technical support is always live and they're supportive."
"I have found the most valuable feature is application performance management."
"The product has a great dashboard."
 

Cons

"The installation process is difficult, requiring continuous support and specialist expertise due to our limited knowledge of managing it effectively."
"The user interface was not good."
"I would like to see more integration with other tools that are available on the market."
"The integration with Unix services should be a bit more straightforward."
"The implementation needs improvement. It needs to get modernized with the newer cloud scenario in both public and private deployment models."
"The solution should be more user-friendly."
"AppOptics would benefit from having a much more centralized view."
"In terms of the technology, I think they need to put some more advanced troubleshooting into SolarWinds, in terms of AI capabilities. That's the next generation, especially in the cases of APIs which have already adopted AI capabilities into their products."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the pricing a nine to ten. It is very expensive."
"Mostly, it's a perpetual license. We don't have any customers using the subscription right now—it's mostly a perpetual license that the customers purchase. The licensing is based on the number of elements, whereas other solutions are node-based."
"Since it's a negotiable rate, I would rate the pricing as a five out of five."
"I believe the current licensing cost is reasonable."
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability solutions are best for your needs.
787,061 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
37%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
7%
Non Profit
4%
Educational Organization
62%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
6%
Government
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager?
IBM's main value lies in its integration with its own technologies, which can be seen as a benefit in environments where IBM products are extensively used.
What needs improvement with IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager?
Implementing synthetic monitoring for our Internet banking site has been challenging. The installation process is difficult, requiring continuous support and specialist expertise due to our limited...
What advice do you have for others considering IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager?
I would rate IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager a six out of ten. The monitoring tool we currently use is outdated and lacks essential features for monitoring customer experience. We face lim...
What needs improvement with SolarWinds AppOptics?
The solution should be more user-friendly.
What is your primary use case for SolarWinds AppOptics?
I used the solution for monitoring servers and network equipment.
 

Also Known As

Tivoli Composite Application Manager
AppOptics, SolarWinds TraceView, Librato
 

Learn More

 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Michelin Tire Corp
TraxoCovea Insurance BTE TechnologyDatarista
Find out what your peers are saying about IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager vs. SolarWinds AppOptics and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
787,061 professionals have used our research since 2012.